Abstract
The paper discusses the connections between social innovation and design practice/research outlining possible challenges for innovating in the service field. Social Innovation is one of the most promising frameworks for delivering service innovation that is receiving increasing attention from governments; academy; and businesses alike. Design is described as a privileged path to innovation; because it can establish a link with creativity and outline more efficient processes. The paper aims to provide a platform for discussion and learning that can ground a connection between the two topics. Moreover; it offers a critique of what has been achieved while highlighting the main questions for future development.
Keywords
social innovation; service innovation; collaborating; participating; networking
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/servdes2014.9
Citation
Villari, B.,and Mortati, M.(2014) Design for Social Innovation: Building a Framework of Connection Between Design and Social Innovation, in Sangiorgi, D., Hands, D., & Murphy, E. (eds.), ServDes 2014: Service Future, 9–11 April, Lancaster, United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.21606/servdes2014.9
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Design for Social Innovation: Building a Framework of Connection Between Design and Social Innovation
The paper discusses the connections between social innovation and design practice/research outlining possible challenges for innovating in the service field. Social Innovation is one of the most promising frameworks for delivering service innovation that is receiving increasing attention from governments; academy; and businesses alike. Design is described as a privileged path to innovation; because it can establish a link with creativity and outline more efficient processes. The paper aims to provide a platform for discussion and learning that can ground a connection between the two topics. Moreover; it offers a critique of what has been achieved while highlighting the main questions for future development.